BBMP Elections 2015: Mobile app launched to gather polling info
Commissioner Naik said that the BBMP officials at the booths can alert them in case of any issues with electronic voting machines or law and order.
Bengaluru is busy preparing itself for the BBMP elections that will be held on Saturday, August 22. The latest addition to this year’s elections is a mobile app that will capture data in every polling booth. The BBMP Commissioner Kumar Naik made this announcement on Thursday.
This is the first time in India a mobile app is being used to gather polling information. Officials at every booth will now update voter turnout and any other information using the app, on an hourly basis. This info will also be updated on the BBMP website and be shared with the State Election Commission as well.
Commissioner Naik said that the BBMP officials at the booths can alert them in case of any issues with electronic voting machines or law and order. Security has already been tightened at various places in the city ahead of the elections.
BBMP POLL INFO:
Polling date: August 22, between 7 am and 5 pmTotal number of polling stations: 6,759Total number of wards going to polls: 197Total number of candidates: 1,120BBMP- Helpline Number: 080-22224748, 080-22221188State Election Commission – Helpline Number: 080-22374740BBMP Voter list: www. bbmp.gov.in